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grumpy

/ˈɡrʌmpi/

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1 · adjective

easily annoyed and in a bad mood

脾气暴躁的；爱抱怨的

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He gets grumpy when he skips lunch and works late.
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他不吃午饭又加班时就容易发脾气。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌmpi/

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